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With another solid release in the can, Rat Patrol Records is really starting to develop its identity as a strong punk label -- sort of a No Idea of the UK.

On the Slowdance's Rapture & Ruin EP, we're treated to raw, brash pop-punk in the vein of Smoke or Fire and Broadway Calls. I wouldn't call this stuff brilliant, but it's sure done well enough. Well-placed "whoa oh"s, slightly gravelly vocals and the right amount of melody make for good tunes. There's opener "Diamonds," with its sweet, punchy drum fills closing it out; "Pistolmouth," with opening chords that sound like they arrived straight from the party thrown by the Ataris' Blue Skies, Broken Hearts...Next 12 Exits; and the mid-`90s emo tinges of "Palpitations" (I'm thinking Texas Is the Reason here).

If they follow the same path as the aforementioned Broadway Calls (promising but middling EP followed by a surprisingly strong full-length), the Slowdance could really be someone to keep an ear on. I know I'll be.

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    Posted by flowerfeeder on 2008-08-08 09:27:08
    My Score:

    Good stuff. Sad to hear that these guys have broken up.

    Fans of Seaweed, Rival Schools, Quicksand, Samiam, etc should try to get their hands on a copy of this.

    Posted by blanktapesemptybottles on 2008-05-23 22:05:08

    three stars makes it seem like people shouldn't check it out, but definitely do you won't regret it... unless you like shitty music then maybe

    Posted by im_john_galt on 2008-05-23 21:53:47

    dippy band name gentlemen. but i do like the riyl for broadway calls. i might have to check this out- considering i have nothing but good to say about those proud oregonians.

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